2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA Hockey, Curling Controversy

Team USA men's hockey went undefeated in group play at the 2026 Winter Olympics, earning a bye to the next round after a 5-1 victory over Germany led by Auston Matthews' two goals. Elsewhere, a curling controversy drew attention, ski mountaineering prepared for its Olympic debut, and veteran bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor positioned herself for another medal at age 41. Figure skater Ilia Malinin also made headlines after painful falls illustrated the pressure elite athletes face on the Olympic stage.